Roasting pans may not be the most expensive kitchen item, but they’re certainly one of the most necessary. We’ve all seen them—in every cooking magazine or an online ad. They’re non-stick, open up to make a nice rack, and they collapse down flat, but are they worth it? Roasting pans are worth it if you’re […]
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Pastry or piping bags are commonly used in the catering business and by baking enthusiasts. And chances are good that you’ve seen both these terms used when reading recipe directions. But is there a difference between pastry and piping bags? Pastry bags are the same thing as piping bags. The term “pastry bag” is commonly
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Piping bags are a common sight in professional kitchens because you can easily use them to pipe frosting, meringue, chocolate, and other icings without making a mess. They’re used for decorating cakes and making cooking a lot easier, but they can also be quite expensive. Piping bags can be either disposable or reusable, but how
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Making cheese at home is easier than you think, but it’s important that you have the right supplies before you start. One of the most essential tools in cheese making is the cloth you use to strain the finished product. Two of the main types of cloth used are the butter muslin and the cheesecloth,
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If you enjoy a waffle as part of breakfast or as an occasional sweet treat then you may be considering purchasing a waffle maker. While waffle makers are relatively in-affordable they still take up plenty of space in your kitchen and of course, still cost some money. So, are they worth it? Waffle makers are
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Toasters are great and versatile appliances that you can use in creative ways and not only for making toast. Even though you can use a toaster for cooking different things, you can’t use all kinds of materials in it. In fact, using certain materials in your toaster can be dangerous, so you’ll want to know
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Most people are unaware there is a difference between a fridge and a refrigerator. With most households around the world owning one of these kitchen appliances, most of them just assume that a fridge is a short name for a refrigerator. Although there is a truth in that, these two appliances are different when it
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Pressure cookers and slow cookers are two of the most popular home kitchen appliances. However, if you’re short on space, or on a tight budget then you might consider choosing one over the other. Pressure cookers are more versatile than slow cookers making them the better appliance. However, appliances such as an Instant Pot offer
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While there are many kitchen appliances available and marketing makes you think you need them all, you don’t. A decade ago I was a new homeowner, set to purchase the appliances for my very first kitchen and left confused by which ones I needed, which were a fad, and which we’re completely and utterly useless.
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There are currently four different Instant Pot sizes available to choose from, which can often make finding the right one incredibly difficult. I’ve found that the 6 quarts Instant Pot is best suited to small families, making it the most popular size model. However, if you’re cooking for a larger family or enjoy batch cooking
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